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The original Naruto anime series, produced by Studio Pierrot, consists of , which aired from October 3, 2002, to February 8, 2007. However, this is not the end of the Naruto saga.
The time jump. Naruto returns as a teen to face the Akatsuki and much larger threats.
The franchise is split into two distinct anime series, plus movies, OVAs, and a sequel. Here is the definitive, spoiler-free count.
Here is a breakdown of the episodes:
The sequel series, Naruto: Shippuden, has an impressive , airing from February 15, 2007, to October 5, 2017. This continuation follows Naruto and his friends as they face new challenges and adventures.